Bur. U. S. B. F., 1908. PLATE Vile 
Fic. 1.—General view of house boat with floats attached, looking forward. ‘The ends of the 
pontoons show at 1 and 2. The general relation of the rearing cars, alleyway, and barrels is 
seen in the right-hand floats. 
Fic. 2.—Inside of box toward one corner. 1, Sleeve coupling for disjointing 
propeller shaft; 2, lever for throwing shaft out of gear: 3, train of mitered 
gears reducing speed of propeller shaft; 4, type of adjustable hangers in 
general use; 5, inside corner of box, 
